iX HMI
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software
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What is iX HMI
iX HMI is an industrial human-machine interface (HMI) and light SCADA software used to build operator screens for monitoring and controlling machines and production cells. It is typically used by OEMs, system integrators, and plant engineers to create touchscreen panels and PC-based runtime applications that connect to PLCs and industrial devices. The product focuses on visualization, alarm handling, trends, and connectivity to common automation protocols, with deployment options that align with embedded HMI panels and Windows-based systems.
Broad PLC and device connectivity
iX HMI supports connectivity to a range of PLC brands and industrial communication methods commonly used in factory automation. This reduces the need for custom drivers or middleware in smaller HMI/SCADA projects. It is well-suited to OEM machine builders who need to standardize visualization across different controller platforms.
Designed for panel-based HMIs
The product is commonly deployed on dedicated operator panels as well as PC runtimes, aligning with machine-level HMI use cases. This makes it practical for equipment-centric projects where a full plant-wide SCADA stack is not required. Engineering workflows generally emphasize screen building, alarms, and trends rather than enterprise features.
Core SCADA functions included
iX HMI provides the expected baseline capabilities for operational visualization such as tag-based graphics, alarm/event handling, and historical trending. These functions cover many line-level monitoring and control requirements without requiring separate modules. For smaller deployments, this can simplify implementation compared with platforms that assume broader MES/IIoT scope.
Limited enterprise SCADA scope
Compared with full-scale SCADA platforms, iX HMI is typically positioned for machine and cell-level visualization rather than large multi-site supervisory systems. Organizations needing extensive redundancy architectures, large historian ecosystems, or complex distributed deployments may outgrow it. This can lead to additional integration work when scaling beyond initial use cases.
Fewer advanced analytics features
The product’s primary focus is HMI/SCADA visualization rather than advanced analytics, OT data modeling, or enterprise reporting. Users may need external tools for KPI dashboards, complex event processing, or broader operational intelligence. This can increase total solution complexity when stakeholders expect IT-style BI capabilities.
Ecosystem varies by hardware pairing
Capabilities and long-term standardization can depend on the specific HMI panel or runtime environment used with iX HMI. In mixed-vendor environments, governance around versions, device drivers, and deployment practices can require additional discipline. This is a common challenge when standardizing across multiple plants and OEM-delivered machines.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: License-based (perpetual/runtime licenses). Beijer Electronics does not list public numeric prices on its official product/SmartStore pages — purchasers are instructed to contact Beijer sales/ordering representatives or use the "Where to buy" link.
Free trial / Free tier: iX Developer: 30-day free trial via Beijer SmartStore. iX Runtime: trial mode available (needs restart every 30 minutes); full operation requires a license (USB dongle or Softkey).
How to buy / Notes: Licenses (runtime keys) are available as USB dongles or Softkeys; official site directs users to contact Beijer sales/Where to buy for purchasing and pricing details.
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Beijer Electronics Group AB
Malmö, Sweden
1981
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